Mercedes has announced U.S. pricing of the 2021 GLA will start at US$ 36,230.
Costing approximately US$ 2,000 more than its predecessor, the redesigned GLA is
set to arrive at dealerships shortly. Despite its entry-level status, the GLA
comes equipped with LED lighting units, a power liftgate and 18-inch alloy
wheels. An assortment of options will be available including a panorama glass
roof, AMG and Night packages, and 19- or 20-inch wheels.
Moving into the cabin, there’s power front
seats with MB-Tex upholstery and a memory function. Buyers will also find a
dual-zone automatic climate control system, a 7-inch digital instrument and a
7-inch infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Among the options are larger 10.25-inch
displays, a 64-color ambient lighting system and a wireless smartphone charger.
Customers can also order heated / ventilated front seats, leather upholstery,
and wood or “carbon structure” trim. Unfortunately, rather basic items such as
auto-dimming mirrors and a garage door opener are extra cost items.
Speaking of options, there’s a US$ 1,700
Driver Assistance Package which adds Active Distance Assist, Active Steering
Assist, Active Brake Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist. It also includes
Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist
and Active Lane Change Assist.
Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces 221 hp and 349
Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which
enables the rear-wheel drive GLA 250 to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in
6.8 seconds, before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 209
km/h. In terms of efficiency, drivers can expect 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway
and 28 mpg combined.
All-wheel drive is available for an
additional US$ 2,000 and it drops the 0-96 km/h)time to 6.6 seconds.
However, it also lowers the fuel economy rating to 24 mpg city, 33 mpg highway
and 27 mpg combined.
